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Rath Yatra begins at Jagannath Temple in Ahmedabad amid Covid-19 curfew

UPDATED: July 12, 2021 15:59 IST Priests pull a chariot to the Jagannath temple on the eve of rath yatra festival in Puri (PTI Photo) The 144th annual rath yatra of Lord Jagannath began in Gujarat s Ahmedabad city on Monday morning, but it was devoid of the usual festive fervour and crowds due to the curfew imposed on its route to bar people from taking part in it in view of the Covid-19 pandemic. To prevent people from gathering on roads for a glimpse of the deities, a curfew has been imposed on the entire 19-km route of the procession from early morning till afternoon. Here are the highlights from Lord Jagannath s annual rath yatra.

Two-day curfew in Puri, security increased as Rath Yatra begins in Odisha

As the nine-day long festival, Rath Yatra began in Odisha from Monday, a two-day curfew has been imposed and a total of 65 platoons of police force have been deployed across the city, informed Narasingha Bhol, IGP Northern Range. Speaking to ANI here on Sunday, Bhol said, Ahead of Rath Yatra, curfew has been imposed from 8 pm, July 11 till 8 pm, July 13 in Puri. 65 Platoon have been deployed at different points. No devotees are permitted to attend the yatra. Earlier, Jagannath Temple Chief Administrator Krishan Kumar had on Sunday informed that all arrangements for the Rath Yatra were completed. He had said that raths have arrived at the Singh Dwar and further preparations were underway for the yatra.

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